What to look for in a tent

[realist]

Anyone here use an outfitter tent? I like the bivy it works great. However for long term I am looking at an outfitter tent. Cabelas has some good ones. I'm just starting to do my research.

[oif0709]

I tried searching for what one was, is it essentially a large tent like a canvas one? I've eyed the kifaru tipis and both would have plenty of room and allow for a wood stove. Speaking of which.
http://www.rileycampstoves.com/outdo...sstovenew.html

http://fourdog.com/two-dog-stove-dx/
http://store.kifaru.net/mobile/categ...?Keyword=stove

I've eyed small wood stoves, and considered a kifaru one combined with a tarp but I chose the tent I did as I would be on the move more.

[ElevenBravo]

My 3 priorities for a tent/shelter (backpack type):

1) Affordable
2) Keeps dry
3) Light

Cycles back to a bivy bag... but a inspect bar of some type might be nice in the summer too... I *hate* skeeters buzzing around my ears and pricking me whilst I try to sleep!

EB

[oif0709]

Those would be a viable option, just bring a tarp to keep your ruck dry. I had my sights set on the mountain hardwear hunker 1 for so long I forgot about a bivy style tent. I've never really seen one in person to get an idea of how I'd like one, I prefer a little mobility in my sleeping area. I'm sure those do fine in all weather.